Long Hill Road over Hop River
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 550 Ft FR JCT RTE 6 · Structure no. 04582
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Hill Road over Hop River is a concrete tee beam carrying Long Hill Road over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Hill Road over Hop River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Hill Road over Hop River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Long Hill Road over Hop River carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Long Hill Road over Hop River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Long Hill Road over Hop River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.